The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) concluded with several significant decisions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.  Among the key outcomes was the adoption of the ‘Bangkok Vision

This year, Bangladesh celebrated a peaceful Eid holiday, with no major crimes reported across the country, thanks to the timely and effective measures taken by law enforcement agencies. Assistant Inspector General (media) at the Police Headquarters (PHQ) Enamul Haque Sagor told the

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to categorise National Identity Card (NID) correction applications into three distinct groups: expatriates, government employees, and general citizens." According to EC officials, handling applications in bulk has often led to delays,

Bangladesh has been placed 181st in the 2024 Nomad Passport Index, published by global consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist on Friday. The index ranks 200 passports based on visa-free access, taxation, global perception, and personal freedoms. Bangladesh scored 38 out of 110, allowing its

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok on Friday. They discussed a variety of topics, including the health of Thaksin, a longtime friend of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Prof. Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an emergency meeting to address the ongoing US tariff issue, scheduled for 7:30 pm today at the State Guest House Jamuna. The meeting will bring together leading experts, advisers, and key officials to discuss the matter, according

Chief Justice (CJ) Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed said the separate secretariat under the Supreme Court is on the verge of establishment.  He said the establishment of a secretariat would play a crucial role in achieving the full separation of powers and safeguarding the judiciary’s

A mild heat wave is currently sweeping through seven districts in Bangladesh, including Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Khulna, Bagerhat, Patuakhali, and Rangamati, according to the latest weather bulletin from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).  The heat wave is expected

As people are returning to Dhaka after celebrating Eid with their families, the post-holiday rush has been notably less stressful than in previous years.  Government and private offices are set to resume on Sunday, April 6, prompting many to head back to the capital. 

A 17-year-old died on Friday (April 4) after enduring months of pain from gunshot wounds sustained during the July Revolution on Dhaka's highways. Md. Ashiqur Rahman Hridoy died around 3 pm at Bauphal Upazila Health Complex of Patuaohali following over eight months of medical

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, continues to grapple with poor air quality, securing the ninth spot on the global pollution index.  According to the latest data from IQAir, a Switzerland-based air quality monitoring organization, the city’s air quality score stands at 152

Two young men were killed in a head-on collision between their motorcycle and a private car on the Kalshi flyover in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Friday evening.  The incident, which occurred around 9:45 pm, resulted in the motorcycle rider falling off the flyover, while his companion was

As government offices and institutions will resume on Sunday following the nine-day Eid holiday, commuters from 21 southwestern districts are flocking back to Dhaka.  Since Friday, the return journey has sparked a sharp rise in passenger and transport traffic, especially along the

Myanmar has confirmed to Bangladesh that 180,000 Rohingyas, out of a list of 800,000 sheltered in Bangladesh, are eligible for repatriation. The verification of another 70,000 is pending further scrutiny. This was disclosed to Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative to the Chief

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to assess progress on various conditions tied to the disbursement of the fourth and fifth tranches of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion loan agreement. The team will meet Finance Adviser Dr.

Bangladesh has requested the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BIMSTEC Summit. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the matter today.

Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance international collaboration in combating corruption. ACC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen and NACC President

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presented a photograph to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their bilateral meeting in Bangkok today (April 4).  The photo is about Narendra Modi awarding a gold medal to Prof Yunus at the 102nd Indian Science Congress that took

A mild to moderate heat wave is currently affecting Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rangamati, Feni, Laxmipur, Jashore, and Chuadanga, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicting its continuation. In a press release today,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed his government's commitment to holding national elections as soon as possible, emphasizing that it remains their top priority. Speaking at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit today in Bangkok, Yunus said, “Once our mandate for conducting